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Defensor Sporting Montevideo

03-21 08:30

2 - 1

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89′

B.Barcia

87′

E·Cuello

J·Jorge

87′

M. Caballero

G. D. l. Santos

86′

pavel nunez

L. Boggio

86′

L. Rodríguez

m.vera

76′

2-1

B. Montenegro

73′

F.Castro

alan torterolo

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S. Bruschi

Nicolas Wunsch

72′

E. Ancheta

71′

B.Barcia

N. Lodeiro

71′

kevin martinez

T. V. Lupi

68′

J·Jorge

58′

B. Lozano

A. Machado

46′

Juan Cruz·De los Santos

N. López

Halftime 1-1

47′

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44′

1-1

A. Machado

9′

0-1

L. Boggio

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Match Info

Defensor Sporting Montevideo secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Nacional Montevideo in a thrilling Uruguayan Primera División clash at the Estadio Luis Franzini. The match, which kicked off on Saturday, March 21, 2026, was decided by a late winner, delivering a significant blow to Nacional's title aspirations and boosting Defensor's position in the league table. The final scoreline of 2-1 reflects a fiercely contested derby with momentum swinging between both sides throughout the ninety minutes. The match process saw Defensor Sporting take an early lead, capitalizing on a high-tempo start to put the home fans in a frenzy. Nacional, one of Uruguay's traditional giants, responded with characteristic resilience, finding an equalizer before halftime to set up a tense second period. The decisive moment arrived in the closing stages, with Defensor Sporting netting a winner to claim all three points in this historic Montevideo derby. Key incidents included several robust challenges, with the referee's management of the game's intensity being a focal point. The standout performance came from Defensor's match-winner, whose late intervention sealed a memorable result. This result has a major impact on the Primera División table, with Defensor Sporting climbing into a stronger position in the upper half, while Nacional Montevideo's challenge for the top spots suffers a setback. The three points are crucial in the tightly packed Uruguayan league, where every derby victory carries extra weight. Post-match, the Defensor manager praised his team's heart and fighting spirit, stating they showed the character needed for big games. The Nacional coach acknowledged the disappointment, pointing to lapses in concentration at critical moments as the difference. The starting lineups featured both teams' key players, with Defensor's tactical discipline ultimately proving decisive in a hard-fought contest.

Defensor Sporting Montevideo vs Nacional Montevideo Live Score, Stats & Results

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The Defensor Sporting Montevideo vs Nacional Montevideo fixture is part of the URU Primera Division during the 2026 season. Follow live scores, URU Primera Division fixtures, match statistics, URU Primera Division standings and URU Primera Division match results for Defensor Sporting Montevideo vs Nacional Montevideo on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Mar 21, 2026

Competition: URU Primera Division

Country: Uruguay

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